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Carrier Sekani pans changes Ministry alters plans for facility in P.G. but inmates still going to Burnaby DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com

Though some adjustments have been made surrounding the care of young female offenders from the north, the Ministry of Children and Families will proceed with its plan to centralize services in Burnaby, a decision that is not supported by Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS). “They have been up front by saying they are interested in saving money,” Preston Guno, a program manager for CSFS, said. “There’s no consideration for the cultural aspect of these young ladies. The government is in a dire financial situation and they need to make cuts. Unfortunately they are willing to do it on the backs of Aboriginal girls in custody.” Guno questioned how much of the savings, a reported $2.5 million annually, will actually be realized by the change. He said there will be the added cost to transport youth from all parts of the North to Burnaby as well as a cost to ensure family members can visit their children. CSFS is concerned about the solution presented by the ministry, video-conference visits. “Video conferencing isn’t even appropriate,” he said. In response to information from the ministry stating that only about a quarter of the girls in custody are visited, Guno, who was previously a youth advocate, said the problem lies within the youth custody centres and added the onus in on them to ensure the facilities are welcoming to Aboriginal families. “Custody centres have a difficult time engaging families to come to centres because it’s not a welcoming environment. Now parents

have to appear on a video camera to see their child, which further severs them. The onus is on the system, and particularly the youth custody centre, to facilitate and engage families.” A yearly report on youth custody centres, he added, talks about areas they need to improve upon, and included doing a better job engaging aboriginal families. Another problem is the disconnect from their culture the young women will experience upon being shipped south. “It is not advisable to sever First Nations ties to their culture and families,” Guno said. Guno says some inmates also fear for their safety in Burnaby. “I did receive a call from a young lady at the custody centre asking me to advocate for her. She is fearful of being sent to Burnaby,” he said. Youth are fearful of exploitation, an appropriate concern according to Guno, who added that worry is combined with shipping these youth to the Lower Mainland, an area rife with a number of other problems, which have been the focus of the missing women inquiry. He said they also have limited access to programming, something Guno fears is likely to continue to be an issue even though the ministry has promised to put $900,000 of the money they save by centralizing youth custody towards enhanced youth justice programs. “They try to spin it by saying there will be greener pastures for the ladies,” he said. He added centralizing the custody centre as well as programming means there will be few services available to these youth when they return to the North. “We know factually young peo-

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Though March was named for Mars, the god of war, the month was more fizzle than sizzle weather-wise in Prince George. A news release from Environment Canada described the month as nondescript, with a few periods slightly above, and a few slightly below, normal temperatures. Temperatures ended up very close to normal with an average daily high of 4.7 degrees C and an average daily low of -5.7. The warmest day was March 27 with a maximum of 10.1 degrees C and the coldest was the evening of March 6 with an overnight minimum of -18.7. The month had a wet start with some wet days and snow near mid month. However, by the end of the month on average both snow and rain was below normal. The total precipitation was 22.8 mm, 69 per cent of the normal of 32.7 mm. Total precipitation for the year to date is 70.9 mm, 60 per cent of the normal of 116.8 mm.

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Last Thursday 20 students from the University of Northern British Columbia were honoured for the research they completed after receiving $1,500 grants for research projects last September. The Undergraduate Research Experience Awards are to strengthen research collaboration between professors and their students. Krista Voogd and Meghan Horlings are two students who received the award this year. “This award has been important in providing me hands on research experience,” said Voogd, a thirdyear anthropology student. “I love that UNBC is giving students these opportunities. It’s just a whole different experience.” During Voogd’s research she conducted interviews while on a field school to Ireland and the Isle of Man.

While there, she studied the globalization, culture and the politics of identity. Horlings, a second-year history student, examined old police case records from England for her research. “It was really cool to be looking at documents that haven’t been examined before,” she said. Horlings said she appreciated that UNBC would give this opportunity to students with so little experience. “I asked, ‘Aren’t I too young?’ and they said ‘No,’” she said. “It gives the opportunity to all students and makes them more engaged.” Bill Owen, director for the Centre of Teaching, Learning and Technology at UNBC, said the awards were developed to give students who had little or no research experience the opportunity to receive some. “We wanted to help undergraduates get a taste of research and diversity so they could go on and do

more research in their undergraduate or graduate studies,” he said. “An undergraduate with limited research experience was welcome to apply.” He said $30,000 was put towards this project, leading to the funding of $1,500 grants for 20 students. Thirty applications were received. Owen said a committee of four faculty members welcomed applications from all divisions and then selected the 20 winners. “We looked for students new to research, who were strong academically and at the quality of their research proposal.” This is the first year the award has been granted. Owen said the project is in a two-year pilot test. However there is discussion of project continuing after depending on the success of the project. “I’m just really impressed with the student engagement and the faculty support,” he said.

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Booth named RCMP North District Commander There’s a new man heading lar members who put themup the RCMP in the North. selves in harm’s way, every Superintendent Rod Booth day, under extremely trying has been appointed to the posicircumstances. My first priortion of North District Comity is to continue the ongomander and will be promoted ing work of rebuilding public to the rank of Chief Superinconfidence in the RCMP, but tendent. more importantly, in rebuild“I am extremely proud of ing the confidence of employall the men and women in the ees in themselves. Our focus North District and of all the has to be on people. We can work they do every day,” he go a long way toward achievSupt. Rod Booth said in a statement issued to - Promoted ing our goals by clearly identhe press. “From our municitifying our specific roles and pal and public service support responsibilities and knowing staff and civilian members, to the regu- our accountabilities.”

The appointment was made by RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson and is being hailed by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond. “It is a testament to his leadership, professionalism, and personal commitment to serve British Columbians,” she said. “I look forward to Rod’s continued contribution to community safety in our province.” Booth is a 30-year veteran of the RCMP. For his first 22 years of service he worked exclusively in detachment policing. He has served in the Lower Mainland, the Yukon, and the Gulf Islands. In 2004 he transferred to Ottawa and shortly after arriving was commissioned to the rank

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programs and experiences that enrich and enlighten youth Katimavik’s federal to inspire them to do budget cut last week great things,” he said has sparked online peti- “I know Katimavik tions and letter-writing played a huge part in campaigns by those that for myself and I who think the program always rely on that is worth more than the inspiring experience $15 million a that keeps year the govme going and ernment will I know so save. many people The Conwho have servative done the progovernment gram that are a n n o u n c e d I was devas- in huge posithe cut, stating tated,, but I tion of leaderthe per person also wasn’t ship and a lot cost of the $15 surprised.” of the skills million a year - Devon they portray, program was Flynn they tell me too high. they learned “I was during Katidevastated, but I also mavik as well.” wasn’t surprised,” said Flynn participated in Devon Flynn, a former Katimavik during 2005 Katimavik participant. and 2006. He said there “I’ve been hearing a lot wasn’t a moment of it of government officials he didn’t enjoy and to claim that Katimavik is see the budget cut is a a large chunk of money, huge loss. He said the going towards a small government needs to group of youth and I change its decision. feel that that’s such a “Bring it back. It’s naive statement. “ essential,” he said. The Katimavik pro- “When a review of the gram annually selects program has actually 1,100 young Canadians showed that the probetween the ages of gram is meeting the 17 and 21 and sends goals of the governthem to regions across ment and to find out Canada to volunteer a large portion of the with community-based government budget is organizations. going towards other Flynn said the pro- initiatives such as gram has positive building prisons when long-term impacts on research has shown a both the volunteers decline in crime ... it and the communities just show a huge disthey help. connect between the “You want leaders. government and its You want options and youth.”

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UNBC students win national awards Pair receive $5,000 and trips to Montreal for a major conference changed.” She also said UNBC played a big part in giving her opportunities. “So many students here at UNBC have vision and passion for their causes that they contribute to and I see a lot of faculty support for continuing innovation within education as well as in the community,” she said. “I think it’s great for UNBC and it just shows that UNBC fosters support for student success and I’d really like to thank UNBC for continuing its initiatives to do so.” The two will head to Montreal in June for an annual conference for the Society for Teaching and

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a sweet opportunity to meet other people and I’m really excited to meet all the other winners.” Demenoff said she is excited about the conference as well. “I’m really looking forward to the part of the conference where we’ll be able to generate ideas and plan a project that in turn will be able to be brought back to the school and our communities.” The conference takes place June 19 to 22.

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Cameron Bell (left) and Selena Demenoff received two of the firstever 3M National Student Fellowships. There were only 10 winners nationally and Bell and Demenoff were the only winners from a western Canadian university. North has really contributed to this recognition,” he said. “I do it because I believe that those things need to happen and because I have some of the skills that are needed to work towards some of these initiative, but I couldn’t have done any of these things without the other people who have

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Two University of Northern British Columbia students received $5,000 awards under 3M National Student Fellowships. Cameron Bell and Selena Demenoff represent two of 10 full-time college and undergraduate university students to be selected for the award and a trip to Montreal for a four-day conference. “It’s really exciting,” sad Bell, a third-year environmental studies student. “It makes me really proud to be at UNBC ... I’ve really enjoyed my experience at UNBC and I’m happy to be able to give UNBC some recognition on a national level.” Bell said he is thankful for UNBC’s small size because it gives him the chance to easily speak with instructors, staff and meet many students. “UNBC’s size has definitely been one of the dominant factors in giving me the opportunities that I have had,” he said. “There are opportunities for people to get engaged and develop their leadership skills and work towards constructive change.” He attributes his win to the work he has done with the geometric dome greenhouse project. “I think that my persistence and my dedication and my passion towards improving food production on campus and towards implementing specific solution to how we can extend the growing season in the

Learning and Higher Education. “The conference is a meeting of professors and people involved in post-secondary education all across the country so there will be some discussions and presentations and workshops all about the educational experience and how we can give students experiences that extend beyond the classroom and enrich their academic experience with extra curricular activities,” Bell said. “It will also be

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Houses are moving, but still buyer’s market Latest report from local board shows more sales, but prices remain low The good news in the real estate market is that houses are selling. The bad news, unless you’re buying, is that prices have remained low. “There is positive news for both buyers and sellers in the northern market,” comments BC Northern Real Estate Board President Joni Brown in a press release. “A healthy increase in sales in most areas

has resulted in lower inventory of properties, which is good news for sellers. At the same time, buyers still have the benefit of historically low interest rates, suggesting that it is a good time either to enter the market or to upgrade.” In the City of Prince George 256 (236 last year) properties of all types, worth $58.6 million ($54.6 million in 2011) have changed

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hands in the first three months. In the west part of the city the median price of the 50 single family homes that have sold through the Multiple Listing Service was $223,500 ($211,700 in 2011). In the area east of the by-pass, the 36 single family homes that sold had a median value of $170,000 ($157,000). In the northern part of the city, commonly referred to as the Hart, 35 single family homes sold with a median price of $242,000 ($234,400). In the southwestern section of the city, 48 homes have sold since January with a median price of $286,000 ($298,000). At the end of March there were 602 (645) properties of all types available

on the MLS within the city limits. Overall in the city, 172 houses have sold in the first three

months of the year, with an average selling price of $241,704, up from the 149 units that sold during the

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In general the Prince George Chamber of Commerce is pleased with the federal budget, presented March 29 by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. Chamber of Commerce CEO Jennifer Brandle-McCall said they are particularly happy that the federal government is streamlining the environmental assessment review, an action the local chamber lobbied and advocated for since about 2003 by forwarding a resolution to the B.C. Chamber of Commerce which in turn forwarded it to the Canadian Chamber. “This issue is one that our chamber has been lobbying and advocating for since 2002/2003,” she said. The chamber advocated for developing a more competitive, and less time-consuming and expensive process between the provincial and federal bodies. What was in place, she added, was cumbersome and unwieldy, with portions duplicated at several levels. The resolution was important enough to the chamber it stayed on the books with the B.C. Chamber until the present change. “So we are really happy to see the federal government has responded to that,” she said. “More specifically we can see there’s a focus in the federal budget 2012 on establishing long-term economic growth.” Streamlining the process will add to that priority, she said. “We’ve seen B.C. make huge strides forward in making the process user-friendly while maintaining the quality of the process,” she said. The second part of the change, she said, is now

there is a clearly defined timeline during which the review takes place, under a one project, one window mandate. “When you’re looking at attracting investment and investors, from outside Canada or from within, they need to know there is an end date. We can’t afford to deliver services like that. We need to be more competitive on a global stage.” With $3 billion in new investment money in B.C. currently stuck in the review process, the effects of the change will move the investments forward. “They will lead to a stronger economy overall,” she said. The chamber is also pleased to see new investment in training and job creation while, at the same time, finding savings that will move Canada back into a balanced budget in the medium term. The local chamber, Brandle-McCall said, has long operated with the belief that you need to balance the budget before undertaking new expenditures. “It’s important to us and for the fiscal health of the country.” She added investing in training is another item the chamber lobbies for, especially with the province already seeing the effects of a lack of skilled workers. “Our chamber is quite heavily advocating for more opportunities for training in the North.” Chances are, she added, if students are able to train here, they will stay here. “We need to retain skilled people here.” Engaging Aboriginal youth is an important component of a comprehensive training plan, she said, and one addressed in the federal budget. Although the reaction

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to the budget from the chamber is generally positive, Brandle-McCall said they are aware of the infrastructure needs of municipalities, an issue which saw little support in the new budget. “We recognize the needs for significant investment for infrastructure in Prince George and other cities in B.C.,” she said. Systems are aging all over, not only above but below ground. “We are concerned as well,” she said. “It’s unfortunate municipalities won’t have that

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anada’s electoral map is going to change. Every 10 years, Canada’s electoral boundaries are reviewed and redrawn to account for movement and growth in the population. In the North, that means it’s time, once again, to fight to keep the status quo. The last time the federal electoral boundaries were changed, the old Cariboo-Chilcotin riding was basically eliminated and tossed in with Prince George … resulting in the massive Cariboo-Prince George riding. The northern half of the city then became aligned with the Peace Country in the Prince GeorgePeace River riding. Yes, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has promised more seats for British Columbia, however, unless changed, the parameters given the Electoral Boundaries Commission essentially dictate that the increase will be seen in the Lower Mainland and maybe the Okanagan. The Commission will draft a proposal of the new boundaries while taking into consideration various factors, such as population figures, communities of identity or interest, historical patterns, and geographical factors. After the Commission has drafted its proposal, the new electoral map is published and members of the public are invited to comment and make their own suggestions. Public hearings are held, and everyone is invited to attend and provide input. The new map will be used at the first general election called at least seven months after the representation order becomes law – likely the 2015 general election. If you’d like to provide your comments to the members of the British Columbia Commission while they are developing their initial proposal, you are invited to contact them by e-mail (bc-cb@rfed-rcf.ca) or mail by April 20, 2012. To learn more about the redistribution of British Columbia’s federal electoral districts, visit www.federal-redistribution.ca. It’s in our best interest to do so.

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aybe it’s just en vogue these days. Or maybe a lot of British Columbians don’t like pipelines. With opposition to the Northern Gateway Pipeline project poised to equal the 1990s’ War in the Woods, opposition is now mounting to Kinder Morgan’s proposal to twin an existing pipeline from the oil patch to the port in Vancouver. Kinder Morgan suggested a few months ago that twinning that pipeline, with an existing right-of-way etc. would give them the capacity to move the bitumen that the Northern Gateway pipeline would. Granted, it’s all part of playing politics and corporate positioning, but it’s interesting nonetheless. A public meeting will be held next week in the Fraser Valley to discuss Kinder Morgan’s proposed pipeline twinning. The meeting, of course, has as much to do with the two imminent provincial by-elections in the Fraser Valley as it has to do with the actual pipeline proposal. Premier Christy Clark and the provincial cabinet have been non-committal on support for the Northern Gateway project, opting to take the stance that politicians should let the Joint Review Panel process run its course. Fair enough. It will be interesting, though, to see what the provincial government’s stance will be on the Kinder Morgan proposal should opposition in the Lower Mainland reach a similar level of intensity as opposition to the Northern Gateway.

■ OPINION

Save money by fixing tax law If the Conservative government really wanted to tened to carefully. They do have expertise, but it save a few billion dollars, they could do so in one is usually in their best interest to keep the system determined step. Revise the income tax laws and complex. There will always be individuals and regulations. groups who will strongly lobby for retaining the Five decades ago, it was a fairly simple task. A present methods. They should be listened to, but personal income tax return was a simple four-page listened to with the realization they speak with the document. You added up your T4 and T5 slips, did intent of maintaining their little piece of the tax a few calculations and the chore was completed in world untouched. about 15 or 20 minutes. Secondly, use what is already being done in a Today close to half of the citizens of more positive way. CRA receives a Canada need someone well trained to copy of all those little slips that you do their taxes. Others rely on computer get from employers, financial instiprograms. To do otherwise would have a tutions and government and enters lot of people paying more than their fair every one into the computer system. Onside share of taxes. Just miss one of those little slips The tax code and rules are about 1,500 when doing your income tax and VICTORBOWMAN pages. Even the professionals admit they CRA will let you know. cannot grasp all the complexities in the system. Using the information CRA already has in the Add interpretation to complexity and it becomes a system, they could send out a preliminary tax nightmare even the professional shudders at. return along with a questionnaire asking about How did we get to this sordid state? Over the last changes that may have occurred since your prefew decades the politicians in Ottawa, aided and vious tax return. Medical expenses that may be abetted by the Ministry of Finance, have twiddled deductible, new dependent and other changes and tweaked the income tax system. The most com- could be noted. For most taxpayers, things do mon motive for change was to gain a short-term not change a lot from year to year. If there are no political advantage. Unfortunately, the pain continchanges, the taxpayer signs off and the deed is ues long after the reason for the change has disapdone for another year. peared into the mist of history. Last, get rid of thee useless complexities such There are a number of things that can be done to as tax credits and other special circumstances. Go make the system far more workable. back to the simple principle of a buck is a buck. If it First on the agenda should be an intensive review went into your pocket, it is income. Eliminate silly of the regulations. The Income Tax Act and its calculations such as capital gains; either don’t tax many interpretations must be reviewed in detail. them at all or just make them part of the individual Preferably the review committee should utilize an taxpayer’s income. intelligent and knowledgeable group of citizens, A simple tax system would eliminate thousands perhaps with a retired judge as chair. The review of hours of work and much anguish for taxpayers committee should exclude politicians, bureaucrats leaving them time and money to pursue more proand others with a vested interest in keeping the ductive enterprises. That has to be of considerable present system. The various experts should be liseconomic value to our society.

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Internship turned out better than expected NATALIE CAMERON Free Press

I did not want to work at a newspaper. I always knew I would have to complete a five-week internship as a requirement to graduate from the journalism program in Vancouver I had chosen to take two years ago. I figured I could take the nine course load semesters, the 50 per cent off for name errors, even the negotiating with security to let me stay at the school just a little bit longer each night, but I was terrified of the internship. I chose to come to Prince George because I would get to live with some of my closest friends so at least I could go home each day and they could comfort me and

encourage me to finish. I’m not sure anymore why I was so afraid. Within the first five minutes at the P.G. Free Press I was laughing and relaxed. I waited for the anxiety to hit but I’m not sure it ever did. Once I discovered the work to be done I felt very prepared from the skills I had learned at J-school. I feel the work I did here was acceptable although my editor may disagree – I’ll find out later when I see if he signs my evaluation as a pass or fail. For me, this job was more than just writing copy. I was very interested in the majority of the stories I wrote. I was able to spend time interviewing and learning about the topics I was covering. Prince George is full of so

many stories and adventures to be had and I was lucky to be part of some of them. I loved running into people I knew from when I attended the University of Northern British Columbia, but it was just as exciting to meet all the new smiling faces. My friends didn’t have to comfort me once. Instead, they’ve had to listen to me babble about the stories I was covering and the interesting people in them. The Free Press has not only given me the experience of working in a newsroom, but also the opportunity to experiment. Any story I suggested I was told to go for it. I was not only excited for this but grateful as well. But I’m 98.99 per cent positive the real reason I enjoyed this internship so much was

the people. The smiling faces on the advertising side wishing me a good morning always started my day off in such a positive manner. I wish I would have had the time to get to know you all more. As for the newsroom, you definitely all have your own personality and I loved each second of my time spent with you. You made me smile, question everything and, above all, kept me full of constant laughs and I thank you for that. To anyone reading this, I highly suggest if you have a story to tell, you should visit these wonderful people. They have listening ears and kind hearts. They have taught me so much about reporting and I feel they would do your story more than justice.

Natalie Cameron

Working at Free Press opened eyes to possibilities DEVON CRAIG Free Press

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If you had a chance to look your eighth-grade self eye to eye, would you be able to say that you have achieved your dream? Well, for me, writing this article is a part of that dream come true. Today I can say whole-heartedly that I am more than appreciative to the College Of New Caledonia and to the editor and staff of the Prince George Free Press for giving me this opportunity to learn from them and write for their wonderful paper. It is funny to think that five years ago I was not sure what to do with my life. When my wife and I first moved to Prince George in 2007 I had chosen to move here on faith and that as a youth pastor for my church I would make Prince George home. However things didn’t work out that way and I was not able to continue with my church and at that point I had not received my landed immigrant status

so my wife and I were at a crossroad: Would we remain in Prince George or start all over again? Fortunately, we chose to stay, this city was, for all intents and purposes, home. After a year of living in limbo, things eventually got better and I was able to live and work in Canada but I still wanted to do something more with life and CNC presented opportunity. Two years ago I enrolled in the New Media Communication and Design program, it has proven to be a very good decision. In two years, I believe I have gained the tools needed to enter and grow in the fields of web and graphic design. The program has given me a new direction in life and enabled me to provide for my family, doing something I love. Thanks to CNC and the editorial staff at the Free Press, I am writing my first article. While it is not an awardwinning exposé or a riveting feature story, to me it is proof of something my dad used to say, “Con el sudor de tu frente comerás el pan” (“By the

sweat of your brow you will eat your food” Gen 3:19). The staff at the Free Press have been great individuals to learn from, they all hold a wealth of knowledge, and passion for the city of Prince George that I believe is contagious. They have been great examples of integrity and professionalism. Yet they are still a very down to earth group, each willing to pass on their thoughts to me. I enjoyed being a fly on the wall these past ten weeks, on both the editorial and the production side, seeing how they diligently work in order to present their publication to their community has been impressive. I will miss their energy and humor and the different characters in the newsroom and their willingness to teach me as much they could. It has been a great pleasure to working with them. My thanks to everyone at the Prince George Free Press for making a dream a reality and allowing me the opportunity to learn so much from you.

Get the fluoride out of the water now Editor: March 22, 2012 was World Water Day (WWD), barely a whimper in local news. However, WWD was a huge event in Calgary. Their poster announced: “Join in celebrating Calgary Wavemakers taking action on this international day dedicated to water.” Wavemakers are junior and senior high students who worked hard to create, design and share their own water projects; they also network with students in Haiti, Zambia and India. It should be noted that Calgary has one of the best water management systems in the world, according to WWD officials. We would add that Calgary became

fluoride-free through a vote of their city council, recording 10-3 for voting out water fluoridation - Feb. 8, 2011. Water is the most essential substance for the preservation of life; 80 per cent of our bodies are made up of water. Comparing the need for food and water: during a North Ireland hunger strike in 1981, the number of days prisoners survived without food before dying: 46, 59, 60, 61, 61, 61, 62, 66, 71, 73 days. Compared with the number of days able to survive without water: depending on the human condition, time of year, climate, etc. is from two to six days (generally). Miraculously, a 97-year-old woman

survived after eight days without food or water, after an earthquake in Iran, 2004. Yet, in our city, residents drink tap water which is infused from the super phosphate fertilizer and aluminum industries, which contains trace amounts of lead, arsenic, radium and radionuclides. The American Water Works Association (AMMA) lists thirteen toxins found in fluoridated water. This industrial grade waste is captured by automated industrial wet scrubbers, which clean the inside of smoke stacks, resulting in an untreated, powdery-like substance called fluoride. An early report, Sept. 18, 1943, in the Journal of the American Medical Associa-

tion (AMA), stated publicly: “Fluorides are general protoplasmic poisons – they inhibit enzyme (see Footnote) systems; further, water containing one ppm (parts per million) or more of fluoride is undesirable.” Such was the AMA’s assessment shortly before the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) endorsed nationwide fluoridation and has continued in this vein ever since. Thus we see that the AMA changed its spots and to this day supports water fluoridation as a venue for fraudulent, dangerous and destructive health practices. Marilyn Juds Prince George Safe Water Coalition

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arrival interrupted the home invasion and assault from continuing. Numerous suspects attempted to flee the scene on foot or by vehicles but were stopped or located a short time later by members of the Prince George RCMP Crime Reduction Team or General Duty Section. A 44-year-old male from Prince George was found at the scene with head injuries. He was transported by the BC Ambulance Service to hospital with what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries. Two men were stopped and arrested by the Crime Reduction Team while trying to flee the scene in a vehicle. Drugs and weapons were located and seized by police following a search of the vehicle. Two male youths were also arrested in relation to this incident. The Prince George RCMP is still looking for one more male suspect. He is known to police.

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point with no resistance. The suspect was identified as a 17-yearold male Prince George resident. The recovered gun turned out to be an imitation pistol-style pellet gun that had the orange tip painted over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must assume these guns are real,â&#x20AC;? said Cpl. Craig Douglass, media liaison officer for the Prince George Detachment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Persons with imitation firearms could be subject to Criminal Code charges.â&#x20AC;? The Prince George RCMP would like to thank the public for providing information that led to the three arrests in the last two weeks. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ On March 29 at 8:52 p.m. the police inadvertently learned of a potential home invasion in the 2000 block of Tamarack Street. A verbal dispute between the upstairs tenants and the downstairs tenants at the location turned into a home invasion and an assault. Police attended the residence and upon

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The painting is a stunningly beautiful but painful reminder of one of the “darkest chapters” in our Canadian history. Renowned artist and CNC Fine Arts instructor Betty Kovacic looked on with pride as black curtains were opened Wednesday at the college to reveal her work Shadows of the Past. The six- by 16-foot acrylic and mixed media mural depicts a representation of the internment operations (1914 to 1920) in which Kovacic painted in the foreground the image of one family to represent thousands of men, women and children of Ukrainian and other European descent who were branded by the Canadian government as “enemy aliens.” Robbed of their dignity, property and freedom, they were forced to work in camps under dire conditions and many of them died. Kovacic was awarded a $19,500 grant from the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund to complete the painting, which will be on permanent display at CNC in a newly designated exhibit area. “I had a wee bit of a plan but not a big plan,” Kovacic said Wednesday after the unveiling. “I find it often works better that way – it leaves the door open for visual creativity. Working this way, I am able to work in the images as they come to me.” The artist said the sheer physical size of the four-section canvas not only offers opportunities for complex, creative problemsolving but also presented some unexpected practical and artistic changes. “The colours are my colours. I used grey in the camp to show a life unlike the one they had come

from,” she said. “When I did this piece, I hadn’t planned to have some of these images but I wanted to show the progression to the camps by boxcars and the railway. “This piece tells the story of one family. I put the whole family at the end as a symbol for being reunited. A lot of people (interned in the camps) left, but a lot of people stayed and they have contributed largely to the Canada we know today.” In May 2008, representatives of the Ukrainian Canadian community reached an agreement with the federal government which provided for a $10 million endowment Te re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s fund to support comArtist Betty Kovacic talks about her mural, Shadows of the Past, at a public unveiling Wednesday at memorative, educational, the College of New Caledonia. Her work will be on exhibit as a “lasting legacy.” scholarly and cultural projects intended to got out,” said Haldyshevsky. to put Japanese people in camps largest to date – was challenging remind all Canadians of this epi“Several hundred died in the and also during the Quebec Crisis and exhilarating. sode in our nation’s history. camps, some men tried to make under Pierre Trudeau, following “My involvement in it was so Andrew Haldyshevsky, vicethe U.S. border and were arrested the kidnapping and murder of complete, that I could not stop president of the First World War and taken back to the camps. Quebec Labour minister Pierre thinking about it.” Internment Recognition Fund, A few men were shot trying to Laporte. Images often came to her in her was on hand for the official escape and get back to their fami“We come from a great coundreams, she said. unveiling ceremony. lies because many of them were try... but we (need) to understand “It required a great deal of Introducing the work, he traced farmers and the sole support of the misdeeds of the past so we can research. Shadows of the Past events around the turn of the their families.” educate our younger generation.” presents an opportunity for a century when 170,000 immigrants After the war, they were Congratulating Kovacic on her greater understanding of events – mostly Ukrainians – came to stripped of their voting rights and compelling project, CNC presithat happened in Canada during Canada on a promise of free land instead of being sent back to their dent John Bowman said that (like the First World War.” and freedom. families, many of them were put many students of his generation) “This level of research has That vision vanished, he said, to work as labourers far away he was never made aware at resulted in the growth of a deep when the First World War broke from home, he said. school of this shameful time in compassion and empathy for both out and 80,000 were classified as Haldyshesky described the our history. the internees and their families.” enemy aliens, with 6,000 imprisevents as one of the “darkest “We’re deeply grateful to be The artist said she hopes the oned in 23 camps across Canada’s chapters” in Canadian history, a able to play a part in this process flow of people of all ages and hinterlands. wrong to be recognized so others and we know it’s going to leave a demographics who view Shadows “They were forced into labour can learn from it. long lasting legacy at the College of the Past will understand the for which they were paid $1.20 Does the past show we learned of New Caledonia. Thank you issues and events depicted. a day – the government charged our lesson? Betty for this incredible accom“I hope this piece adds to the them 75 cents for food and lodgHaldyshevsky points to the War plishment,” he said. visual richness of Prince George ing. And I don’t think many saw Measures Act which was enacted For her part, Kovacic said that while revealing important inforthe rest of their money when they during the Second World War working on the painting – her mation about Canada’s past.”

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Retiring after more than 30 years in the Army Salvation Army worker started as a cook, worked at every location in the city NATALIE CAMERON Free Press

After working for the Salvation Army for over 30 years, Doris Jenkins has retired. Jenkins started out as cook at Harbour Light in 1980. She started the job when a friend of hers wanted to take a holiday. “I was the cook there for four years and I

loved it there,” she said. “It was so much fun and I learned so much because I worked with some of the best chefs in Canada.” When her friend got sick, Jenkins remained on and eventually got hired. “It wasn’t a decision to work for them, it was the way things worked out,” she said.

“I was lucky because I had no training or no papers and it was a good time.” Throughout the years she moved over to becoming a store supervisor. “It was fun helping out new staff that were having a struggle learning the processes and a lot of things like that. It was just fun,” Jenkins said. “I loved

the job, I really did love the job. It was always something different, always something to laugh at.” She said one of the highlights of her job was meeting the customers. She said she remembers one lady who she would swap books back and forth with, while other customers would just stop in to say hello. On top of making many friends with the customers, she had a strong relationship

with the tion Army staff. stores on “We did 4th Ave., things like 2nd Ave., we celWestwood ebrated Dr., Victoeach othria St. and ers’ birthfinished days and at Parkhif we got ill Centre jjust before sick we checked its location Doris Jenkins up on - Salvation Army closed. each other T h e and did biggest things like that. It was change she has seen just a very family-like throughout her time staff,” she said. is how the business She worked at Salva- has grown over the

years. “It was a very small business at that time and then we expanded and expanded and donations increased and the workload increased and we ended up with two stores and it was a lot more work.” Jenkins said she now plans on finding somewhere to volunteer or to go travelling, “I’ll do some things I always wanted to do,” she said.

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It’s Brooklyn, 1937, and everybody crammed into the Jerome household is cramping Eugene’s style. Fifteen-year-old Eugene is a younger brother, a Yankees fan and a fledgling writer. All he wants to do is write the great American novel, pitch for the Yankees and see a girl naked – not necessarily in that order. But first he has to do his chores and his homework, eat liver, put up with his cousin, bring his aunt a glass of water and his father the newspaper, help his brother write a letter and go to the store for his mother

– 15 times. Could life get any tougher? Actually, yes. When you try to fit all the hopes, dreams, disappointments and personalities of two families under one roof, the complications that result can become very tough indeed. Neil Simon’s classic coming of age story Brighton Beach Memoirs will close Theatre North West’s 2011-12 season. Directed by founding artistic director Ted Price, this com-

edy promises to be a big hit. The piece is quintessentially TNW, with its close examination of family issues and relationships, of a young man’s search for identity and even of the challenges faced during hard economic times. Perhaps Neil Simon’s best play, Brighton Beach Memoirs is a hilarious and touching portrait of family life. TNW will also welcome two local youths, Andrea Pearce and

Grace Waldie to “tag team” the role of Laurie. Director Price has always had great success working with young people in the past and it is a wonderful way, he says, to include young up and coming talent from our community. Brighton Beach runs April 19 to May 6 at Theatre North West in Parkhill Centre. Tickets are available at Books and Company or by phone at 250-614-0039.

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moment for Canada”, one which recognized the tremendous contribution of Canadian military forces during the First World War. The Battle of Vimy Ridge, which lasted from April 9 to 12, 1917, began when the Canadian Corps was ordered to seize Vimy Ridge in northern France. Heavily fortified, the seven-kilometre Vimy Ridge had a strategic view over the Allied lines. However the attack came at a price. More than 10,000 Canadian troops members were killed or wounded. The Royal Canadian Legion #43 will have Vimy Dinner on April 9. Doors open for cocktails at 5 p.m. Roast beef dinner at 6 p.m. Vimy Slideshow and entertainment. Tickets are $25 per person ($10 for veterans) must be purchased by April 5, available from 1335-Seventh Ave. or phone 250-562-1292.

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Two Prince George women who provided assistance to a mother and two children whose vehicle left the highway and rolled down a steep embankment east of Prince George have been honoured with Good Samaritan awards by BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) paramedics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The award is truly not nec-

essary,â&#x20AC;? said recipient Angela Pigeon, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honour.â&#x20AC;? Christine McComber and Pigeon, her best friend, were driving together on Nov. 11, 2011, hauling a trailer with three horses onboard to Alberta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the first major snowfall of the year,â&#x20AC;? said McComber, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and we were deciding whether to turn back when we saw a truck parked on the highway and a car down in the ditch.â&#x20AC;?

The two women pulled over and descended the embankment to discover a family of three in distress and shock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boy in the back was only wearing a T-shirt and had the shakes,â&#x20AC;? McComber said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The mother and daughter were upset because they had lost their glasses in the accident but we found one pair.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had clean horse blankets up in the trailer, so we covered

everyone up in order to keep them warm.â&#x20AC;? The injured family had also been en route to Alberta in two vehicles to help friends with a move. The father was driving the truck parked at the scene of the accident and had called 911 for emergency assistance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When my partner and I arrived at the scene, we found two ladies providing aid and comfort to the family,â&#x20AC;? said BCAS paramedic Jim

Vanderploeg at the award ceremony. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They even helped us carry our emergency medical equipment up and down the embankment. We could not have asked for better help from bystanders than we got with Christine and Angela.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted enough hands there to make sure everything went well,â&#x20AC;? said McComber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We stayed with the family for about an hour and then we wound up turning around and going home.â&#x20AC;?

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Bright yellow daffodils. Purple violets. Red poppies. Her colours are vibrant, her outlook is sunny. Doris Dittaro is one of the artists with work in a new exhibit in the Feature Gallery at Studio 2880. The exhibit, Welcome to Spring, ends May 31 and is its last show of the season before the small gallery area adjacent to the artisan shoppe is closed for renovations. Dittaro has been painting for many years. She’s a longtime member of the local

painting group The Milltown Artists, and she also belongs to the cooperative art group, The Arterie. Her paintings hang in private collections in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the Royal Museum of Victoria. Her paintings, she says, are inspired by local scenery and people. She works mostly in her preferred mediums – watercolour and acrylics. Dittaro believes that there is always artistic inspiration all around her. “My neighbour put in a big bed of sunflowers, so I painted them,” Dittaro told the Free Press, smiling. “And I have little pots

of violets in my kitchen window, so I painted them. When I went to southern France for a month, I painted the flowers and buildings that I saw. Now I have a whole wall of paintings from that.” She points to red poppies in the feature gallery collection. “Those poppies came from seeing them in southern France.” Right now, the artist is working on a new series of paintings and, again, she is taking her ideas from the scenery around her. “I’m very excited to be working on painting trees in each season and different situations – trees after forest

fires, trees in regrowth areas. There’s lots that I still want to do with my art. I have so many images that appear up here (she touches her head) that I can’t wait to get down on canvas.” Dittaro is mostly self-taught but also learned from other artists and from taking workshops around the province. “It’s been several years since I’ve done a show so it’s quite exciting,” she said. During June and July, the feature gallery area, which is now painted a dark shade of red, will get a new coat of paint. “We’re going to put

in new lighting and change the flooring,” said Community Arts Council project coordinator Lisa Redpath. Asked about the new colour choice for the area, Redpath says the (community) council is still thinking about that.

“We thought of painting it black because we think that colour would be a good backdrop for the art,” she said. The Community Arts Council presents artisans Vivian Martin and Doris Dittaro, who will be exhibiting

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John Furlong said the most important legacy of the 2015 Canada Winter Games can’t be measured in dollars and cents. “It’s the attitude of the city and the feeling that you can do anything,” he said during a conference call with Prince George media representatives on Wednesday morning. As the CEO of VANOC and the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics in Vancouver, Furlong oversaw the preparation and execution of the Winter Games two years ago. He obviously knows a thing or two about staging major sports events, and knows people will be carefully listening to his words when he addresses a crowd in Prince George this month. Furlong, 61, is the keynote speaker for the eighth annual Dr. Bob Ewert Memorial Dinner and Lecture on April 14 at the Civic Centre. He said his speech, titled The Power of a Meaningful Vision, will illustrate his experiences surrounding the Olympics to provide the audience with an idea of what Prince George can expect in 2015. The Canada Winter Games fit on a smaller scale than the Olympics. But it’ll feel just as big, Furlong noted. “It will feel overwhelming. It’ll feel like it has taken the community over and it will touch every life in that city, every person will come face to face with these Games,” he said. “I believe that if you succeed in uniting the community and every citizen looks at these Games as something they can contribute to and be part of and live through, that you’ll find that the experience you have will be not only positive, but you’ll probably do the best job that’s ever been done on

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pics that Changed a Country. He also partnered with Doug Keefe, Nova Scotia’s former deputy justice minister, to examine the 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot, and offer recommendations for the future. Furlong’s passion for sports dates back to his years competing internationally in squash, basketball and European handball. Before taking his position with VANOC in 2004, he was the president and CEO for the Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation. Furlong also has close ties to Prince George, his first Canadian home after immigrating from Ireland in 1974. He lived in the city through the second half of the 1970s. He founded the Northern BC Winter Games, and was in Prince George when the event was hosted in 1978. He chaired the BC Summer and Winter Games

Society and, as chair of For his leading efforts in Sport BC, played a lead- sports, Furlong has a long ing role in bringing the BC list of awards. Notable Winter Games to Prince honours in recent years George in 1981. include being named an Furlong won’t only be Officer of the Order of under the spotCanada and Memlight during his ber of the Order of visit next weekBritish Columbia, end. He’s been Canada’s Nation named a recipiBuilder (the ent for a 2012 Globe & Mail), UNBC honorary Canada’s Most degree, and will It’ll touch Influential Sport get recognized every citizen. Figure (Globe & during convoca- No matter Mail and CBC), tion ceremonies how hard you and Sport BC’s at the Northern try to stay Sportsman of the Sport Centre on away from it, Decade. you won’t be May 25. Furlong holds “I’m very able to and two honorary proud to be doing that’s a good doctorate degrees this dinner. Obvi- thing.” in law and - John another in techously it’s a very important event Furlong nology from UBC. for the city,” FurHe also has honlong said. “I’m orary doctorates proud to have been asked. from the Justice Institute As you probably know, of BC and BCIT. He holds I’ve got a pretty good his- an honorary doctorate in tory with Prince George.” tourism and hospitality

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from Niagara University in New York, U.S. Furlong’s son Damien still resides in Prince George. They were both pleased to see the city win its bid in 2010, topping finalists Kamloops and Kelowna. “I’m darn sure that for certain you’re not going to have any problems with it being cold enough and that’s good because weather can be heartbreaking,” he said. “But I think it’s great for the city so I’m delighted and thrilled, and I think you’re going to do a great job. I think there are so many ways to make the Canada Games so much bigger than they were and to have a broader impact and I think it’s in your future to set the bar very high, to achieve a new high watermark for delivering the Games. I think you’re well set for that, you’ve got good people, good vision.” The Bob Ewert event is a fundraiser for the Northern Medical Programs Trust, a partnership involving more than two dozen local governments and UNBC. It supports students who will improve the quality of health care in Prince George and northern communities in the future. As part of the event, Dr. Galt Wilson will be inducted into the Northern Medical Society Hall of Fame. The Rising Star Award will recognize a current student planning to pursue a professional career in northern health care. The reception is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., with the dinner following at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 each, available individually or in tables of 10 from the Office of External Relations at UNBC. More information on the dinner is available through the UNBC website at www.unbc.ca. For more on Furlong, visit www.johnfurlong.ca.

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When the 2012 Baseball Canada Senior Championship takes place this August, Prince George will become the first B.C. city to host the competition twice. Organizer Jim Swanson still carries fond memories from the first tournament of its kind in the city, held 10 years earlier at the old Monty Gabriel Park and Rotary Park. “What’s fun with that is it kind of takes us back to where it all started because in 2002 we brought the nationals here,” he said. This year’s tournament is scheduled for Aug. 23 to 26 at Citizen Field and Rotary Park. The creation of Citizen Field, which came after the 2002 tourna-

ment, and upgrades to Rotary Park will result in better facilities this time around. This year’s tournament could also benefit from the presence of the World Baseball Challenge, a recurring international tournament held at Citizen Field every two years. Coming off the success of the 2011 tournament, organizers are working on a bigger and better WBC in 2013. A lot of the key leaders in the WBC will be involved with running the Senior Championship this summer. “It’s as big as World Baseball, it’s just shorter,” Swanson said. “There’s actually just as many games, they’re just packaged into a shorter period of time.” Four and a half months remain until

the competition begins, and organizers have a variety of items on their pre-tournament agenda. An official announcement on an upcoming press conference is expected to be released soon. Swanson said the press conference will likely be held April 17. The Baseball Canada organizing committee is planning to name a title sponsor for the tournament. They’re also aiming to release a tentative schedule at the conference. The eight-team tournament will feature the host Prince George Axemen and provincial teams from B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Swanson will manage the host squad and is using the coming months to

assemble the team. Swanson figures they’ll charge $10 a game. Tournament passes will be $99, half the price of the grandstand tournament passes for the last WBC. Nobody will confuse the national tournament with the WBC. But Swanson stresses that it’ll be strong baseball. “I think the fact that there are players in this tournament, the nationals, that play in the World Baseball should tell people all they know about the quality.” The Baseball Canada Senior Championship will begin with a kick-off barbecue event on Aug. 22. Just like they did with the WBC, organizers of the national tournament will webcast games.

NOTES: WBC – Swanson expects major announcements regarding the 2013 WBC to also come this year. The co-chair of the event, Swanson received e-mails from representatives from the U.S., Germany, Chinese Taipei and the Bahamas in recent

weeks. Interest in the next tournament is on the rise. Awards – Swanson is travelling to the Lower Mainland to attend the PRESTIGE Awards gala luncheon, scheduled for April 19 at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond. The event is held in conjunction with the CSTA’s annual Sport Events Congress.

Swanson is attending the awards luncheon as one of three finalists for the CSTA Community Service Award. The World Baseball Challenge is a finalist for the CSTA International Sport Event of the Year, while the Toronto Blue Jays have been named a finalist for the CSTA Sport Event Sponsor of the Year Award.

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The Northern Lights will compete in a second consecutive Canadian championship tournament. They have more experience at the AA national level, and will play closer to home. Yet they may be bigger underdogs than a year ago. The team enters the 2012 Tim Hortons Canadian Ringette Championships next week in Burnaby in an older age group, meaning they’ll face bigger and stronger girls than their competition in last year’s national tournament in Cambridge, Ont. “We played a couple of the Calgary teams and stuff that you could tell they were 18- and 19-yearold girls,” Northern Lights coach Art Lamothe said. “Just the strength and the size, and just their experience out there was a little bit much for us.” The majority of the Northern Lights roster were members of the 2011 squad which finished 3-5 in the U16 division at nationals. For this year’s Canadian championship, scheduled for April 8 to 14, they’ll hit the ice against U19 teams. “This is a very young team because there was no U16 team in the North,” Lamothe said. “I think there’s five U16 players on this team too, so it’s a very young team.” The 16-player roster listed through the nationals website online is composed of seven players from Quesnel, five from Prince George, two from Houston and two from Terrace. The Prince George players include Art’s daughter Justine, Caitlin Zacharias, Stephaney Thompson, Saynia Pickering and Megan Spooner. Quesnel is home to Cheyann Newman, Emily McMartin, Ricki Burt, Hannah Young, Jessica MacDonald, Rebecca Milligan and Colleen Moorhouse. The roster is rounded out

by Loni Sweet and Jamie Beck of Houston, and Terrace residents Rylee English and Aimee Qualizza. Don McMartin and Judy Young also guide the team. Moorhouse and Spooner are the goalies. Of the Prince George talent on the team, Justine and Pickering played in nationals last year. Zacharias and Thompson are entering their first national tournament. “I’m really excited. It’s a new experience so that’s always good to have a new experience, a little scary sometimes,” said Thompson, a 17-year-old who’s played ringette for 12 years. Games get underway on April 9 and run through April 14. The tournament culminates with the gold medal final, slated for April 14 at 3:30 p.m. Competing teams are representing Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Halifax and Nova Scotia. “Alberta is just good, but I think the Quebec team is probably one of the toughest,” Thompson said. “They live, eat, sleep ringette. That’s all they do.” A common handicap among sports groups in the area, isolation from larger

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Hannah Young, right, controls the ring in front of the net during a ringette drill at the Coliseum on Tuesday. The Northern Lights U19 AA team held practices this week to prepare for the 2012 Canadian Ringette Championships, April 8 to 14 in Burnaby. population centres makes it challenging for the Northern Lights squad to fit in regular practice against top teams. They haven’t played a meaningful game since they competed in AA provincials March 9 to 11 in Sicamous. They’ve held two or three practices a week since that tournament ended. They may not have the most talented roster, but coaches Art and Judy agree

that hard work beats skill. “We have pretty good team chemistry actually,” Art said. “These girls have played a lot of ringette together since they were like 12 and 13 years old.” The team was slated to leave Prince George today. Updates on the tournament will be available through the website, which can be reached through Ringette Canada at w w w. r i n g e t t e . c a ,

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With the Prince way to being hopeGeorge Cougars averfully another sellout. aging only 2,047 fans Training camp is all per game, the lowest prepared, we have in the WHL, the jury the ice times all lined remains up, and we out as have our to their opening Hart longnight and Beat term viathe Christbility in HARTLEYMILLER mas date the city. and everyIt is clear, in the thing like that. We’re short term, the Cougoing to be here. We gars will continue are going to work this to play their home out. We will win some games at CN Centre. hockey games and “We are definitely everybody will be lingoing to be here next ing up for tickets.” year. There is certainly Well, that’s all fine no talk of selling, and dandy, and great no talk of moving”, to hear, but the small stated Cougars vice crowds remain a huge president Brandi Brod- concern for the team. sky in an interview “We made a deciwith the Vista radio sion some time ago newsroom shortly that we will just talk after the season about the attendance ended. “I just placed internally amongst a souvenir order for ourselves. We know the fall and the hockey what we have to do school is well on its to get people coming

back to watch us play and that is what we’re focused on. There is no time line for how long we can continue,” said Brodsky. A major source of income for the Cougars obviously comes from ticket sales. Approximately 2,000 fans per game at an estimated average of $15 per ticket equals roughly $30,000 per game. With 36 home games, that’s just over a million dollars ($1,080,000). Yes, there are additional revenues, but a million bucks for a team with the most travel expenses can disappear quickly, especially with gas prices continually on the rise. The majority of the WHL franchises receive more cash than they spend. We

Grants for healthier community A $400,000 grant for phase two of Duchess Park was announced Friday by Prince George MLA’s Shirley Bond and Pat Bell. The funding comes from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development’s community recreation grant program. “There is a great need for a park,” Bond said. “It’s going to be a great Natalie CAMERON/ Free Press area for the community.” Prince George Valemount MLA Shirley Bond The park, located behind Duchess Park Secondary announced a $400,000 grant on behalf of the School, will have an acces- Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural sible playground, mini bike Development’s community recreation grant program to begin phase two of Duchess Park. She park, multi-purpose sports gave the plans a thumbs up. courts, outdoor amphitheper cent of eligible costs for projects ater, benches and picnic that enhance recreation infrastructure in tables, and walking trails. “This will be a great first start,” Mayor communities across B.C. The rest will be Shari Green said. “But I’d love to see made up by the city. “We do have money in the budget” more.” The funding for this project comes to make up the additional costs, Green from a provincial $30 million allowance said. The project is a result not only of that sponsors 98 projects throughout B.C. The grants are to help build healthier the grant but also from the partnership communities and provide amenities for between the City of Prince George, the provincial government and School DisB.C. families. “Expanding recreational opportunities trict 57. The Regional District of Fraser-Fort for residents is always a great way to increase physical activity and community George was also presented a grant by the MLA’s for the creation of the Willow River morale,” Bell said. East Line Activity Centre. The province funds up to 80

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Empty seats continue to outnumber full ones at Prince George Cougars home games, leaving some to question the team’s long-term future in the city. all want to believe the Cougars will be in P.G. forever, but the numbers suggest it is a year-by-year decision. Here are the final regular season average attendance figures for the 22 WHL teams ranging from most to least: (% change from previous year) Calgary 8,973 (-3.5 %) Vancouver 6,944 (-6.8 %) Spokane 6,443 (0.1 %) Edmonton 6,421 (24.6 %) Kelowna 6,082 (-0.1 %) Portland 6,075 (8.6 %) Victoria 5,660 (67.9 %)

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Prince George 2,047 (-7.2 %) League average 4,716 (4.7 %) ••• The Seattle Mariners are one of the havenot teams in major league baseball and they have certainly been treated that way to start the season. Their schedule has been a farce. About the only person that could be “excited” about it would be Tim Tebow, since he is excited about everything. Let’s review. The Mariners left Arizona and the Cactus League to fly to Japan for two regular season games on March 28 and 29. After splitting that two game mini-series against Oakland, the M’s returned to North America and the Cactus League to play more exhibition games. Guess who is back on the road

today and Saturday? Yes, Seattle will play at Oakland for a pair, and then add to the fun by taking Sunday to travel to Texas for a four-game series that begins on Monday. Did you get all of that? One more time: exhibition games in Arizona to regular season games in Japan, back to exhibition games in Arizona, and then the resumption of the regular season in Oakland and more road games in Texas before the Mariners finally have their home opener on Friday the 13th. I guess that’s what one would call a “lucky” schedule! But who cares, it’s only the Mariners. Hartley Miller is the sports director for radio stations 94X and the Wolf@97fm. He also writes for the Opinion 250. Send along a quote, note, or anecdote to hmiller@94xfm.com.

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P.G. Cougar named to Canadian U18 Prince George Cougars forward Troy Bourke will represent Canada in an international hockey tournament this month. On Wednesday the Cougars announced that Burke, a 1994-born product of Onoway, Alta., made the final Canadian roster for the 2012 World U-18 Championship. The tournament is scheduled for April 12 to 22 in the Czech Republic. “I give the Prince George Cougars a lot of credit for where I am now. They are a b big part of getting me to the U-18s,” Bourke stated in a press release. “It’s an exciting time for me. I’m jjust going to embrace Troy Bourke - Canadian team it and have fun.” Bourke set a new career high for points during the 2011-12 season. He scored 18 goals and finished with a team high in points with 56. Bourke also led the team in powerplay points (21) and multi-point games (14). Bourke has 101 points in 144 career games with the Cougars. “We are very happy that Troy gets to represent Canada and the Prince George Cougars at the U-18 World Championship,” Cougars general manager Dallas Thompson stated in the release. “He deserves this opportunity and we know he’ll be a huge asset to Team Canada.” This marks the second time that Bourke will compete in an international tournament since he joined the Cougars in 2010. He played for Team Pacific at the 2011 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Winnipeg and Portage La Prairie, Man. He had eight points in six games during that tournament and helped Team Pacific to the bronze medal. Bourke will be eligible for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He was ranked as the 107th North American skater during the Central Scouting Bureau’s mid-term (winter) rankings.

Forwards #1 (pick 1) __ Bergeron, P (BOS) : 0.77

Forwards #2 (pick 1) __ Backes, D (STL) : 0.68

Forwards #3 (pick 1) __ Eriksson, L (DAL) : 0.91

Forwards #4 (pick 1) __ Alfredsson, D (OTT) : 0.83

__ Gaborik, M (NYR) : 0.97 __ Malkin, E (PIT) : 1.46 __ Sedin, H (VAN) : 0.99

__ Erat, M (NAS) : 0.84 __ Giroux, C (PHI) : 1.21 __ Kovalchuk, I (NJ) : 1.08

__ Fleischmann, T (FLA) : 0.75 __ Pominville, J (BUF) : 0.91 __ Spezza, J (OTT) : 1.06

__ Hossa, M (CHI) : 0.97 __ Kesler, R (VAN) : 0.65 __ Marleau, P (SJ) : 0.76

__ Zetterberg, H (DET) : 0.86

__ Toews, J (CHI)

__ Thornton, J (SJ) : 0.94

__ Parise, Z (NJ) : 0.85

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__ Crosby, S (PIT) : 1.63 __ Datsyuk, P (DET) : 0.97

__ Benn, J (DAL) : 0.91 __ Jagr, J (PHI) : 0.77

__ Burrows, A (VAN) : 0.62 __ Radulov, A (NAS) : 1.00

__ Fisher, M (NAS) : 0.71 __ Michalek, M (OTT) : 0.81

__ Elias, P (NJ) : 0.95 __ Hartnell, S (PHI) : 0.85

__ Kopitar, A (LA) : 0.91 __ McDonald, A (STL) : 0.91

__ Richards, B (NYR) : 0.82 __ Weiss, S (FLA) : 0.73

__ Neal, J (PIT) : 1.01 __ Perron, D (STL) : 0.74

__ Kane, P (CHI) : 0.81

__ Seguin, T (BOS) : 0.83

__ Vanek, T (BUF) : 0.77

__ Williams, J (LA) : 0.69

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__ Callahan, R (NYR) : 0.75 __ Couture, L (SJ) : 0.78

__ Carter, J (LA) : 0.62 __ Lucic, M (BOS) : 0.74

__ Briere, D (PHI) : 0.73 __ Ennis, T (BUF) : 0.71

__ Legwand, D (NAS) : 0.72 __ Peverley, R (BOS) : 0.72

__ Filppula, V (DET) : 0.83 __ Krejci, D (BOS) : 0.79

__ Pavelski, J (SJ) : 0.73 __ Sharp, P (CHI) : 0.96

__ Franzen, J (DET) : 0.73 __ Henrique, A (NJ) : 0.72

__ Richards, M (LA) : 0.58 __ Roy, D (BUF) : 0.53

__ Versteeg, K (FLA) : 0.76

__ Stafford, D (BUF) : 0.64

__ Ribeiro, M (DAL) : 0.88

__ Sedin, D (VAN)

Forwards #13 (pick 1) __ Foligno, N (OTT) : 0.58

Forwards #14 (pick 1) __ Clarkson, D (NJ) : 0.58

Forwards #15 (pick 1) __ Hagelin, C (NYR) : 0.62

Defence #16 (pick 1) __ Chara, Z (BOS) : 0.69

__ Kunitz, C (PIT) : 0.71 __ Oshie, T (STL) : 0.68

__ Higgins, C (VAN) : 0.65 __ Kostitsyn, S (NAS) : 0.59

__ Hudler, J (DET) : 0.63 __ Marchand, B (BOS) : 0.74

__ Edler, A (VAN) : 0.65 __ Karlsson, E (OTT) : 1.04

__ Ryder, M (DAL) : 0.78 __ Stepan, D (NYR) : 0.65

__ Samuelsson, M (FLA) : 0.53 __ Steen, A (STL) : 0.68

__ Read, M (PHI) : 0.61 __ Staal, J (PIT) : 0.78

__ Letang, K (PIT) : 0.75 __ Pietrangelo, A (STL) : 0.65

Defence #17 (pick 1) __ Boyle, D (SJ) : 0.58

Defence #18 (pick 1) __ Doughty, D (LA) : 0.48

Goalies #19 (pick 1) __ Bryzgalov, I (PHI)

Goalies #20 (pick 1) __ Anderson, C (OTT) : 0.70

__ Campbell, B (FLA) : 0.66 __ Del Zotto, M (NYR) : 0.61

__ Goligoski, A (DAL) : 0.41 __ Keith, D (CHI) : 0.56

__ Elliott, B (STL) : 1.14 __ Howard, J (DET) : 0.87

__ Crawford, C (CHI) : 0.53 __ Fleury, M (PIT) : 0.75

__ Lidstrom, N (DET) : 0.52 __ Weber, S (NAS) : 0.67

__ Myers, T (BUF) : 0.42 __ Timonen, K (PHI) : 0.59

__ Lehtonen, K (DAL) : 0.75 __ Thomas, T (BOS) : 0.78

__ Lundqvist, H (NYR) : 0.93 __ Niemi, A (SJ) : 0.68

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The Canmore hospital is looking for experienced operating room nurses. Both permanent and causal RN positions are available. Good English skills are essential as well as a desire to live in a vibrant mountain community. As condition of employment, all employes must have a criminal record check. Salary and beneďŹ ts are based on a the UNA collective agreement. If interested contact Nina Livseley, Care Manager. 1(403) 678-7188

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AIR TANKER LOADING(ﬁre retardant) TECHNICIAN required for Fort St. John, BC. Seasonal, full time position: requiring on call, shift, overtime,and weekend work. This position consists of the loading of ﬁre retardant into aircraft, operation and performing minor maintenance of pumping systems; facilities maintenance including lawn mowing, painting, and light housekeeping as well as various other duties. The position is in a fast-paced work environment and can be physically demanding. Send resume to fax (250)554-7788 or email to Colin.Cameron@icl-pplp.com

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HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring;

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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Whitecourt and Hinton, AB. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca PROJECT BIOLOGIST - Terrace/Smithers McELHANNEY seeks Prof. Biologist or Biology Tech with 5+ yrs field exp in fish and fish habitat sampling and assessment, hydrologic & water quality monitoring, and terrestrial habitat assessments. For more info & to apply, visit: www.mcelhanney.com

Work Wanted Retiree seeks caretaker position for lodge, farm, ranch, country home etc. Require quiet dwelling, can do small jobs. Email: bigbenscolt@gmail.com Phone (250)267-9545

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Purebred Papillon puppies, shots & dewormed, smart & athletic, great agility dogs. Ready to go. Asking $750. For more info call (250)542-7340

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Home Improvements Bath & Kitchen Specialist We bring creative design ideas to the table, as we work closely with you to achieve the perfect remodel. No job too big and none certainly, too small. Call Tom today for free estimate. 250-961-0439 G Gilbert Renovation Year round reno needs. Int/ext, nothing too small. 30 yrs exp. Free estimates! Call Gaetan (250) 560-5845 or 552-7184

Lou’s Renos Roger’s Renos For all your home reno needs. We also help you renovate your rental units. For free estimates call 250-964-6106 Ivan at 250-552-8106 or Roger 250-552-0471

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Midtowne

• 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available • Close to hospital & downtown • Rent includes heat, hot water • Elevator to undercover parking • Fridge, stove, quality carpets, drapes • Laundry on each ﬂoor • No pets

Pine Glen Apartments 255 N. Ospika (Rental Ofﬁce) Spacious clean 2 & 3 bdrm 1 1/2 bath Heat, Hot water & Parking incl. Laundry & Play ground on Site. Ask about our new rates Bus route to all amenities 250-561-1823

SUMMIT APTS 2666 Upland Street 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Rent includes: hydro, heat, hot water, appliances, drapes and parking. Quiet, no pets

250-564-3162 VENICE PLACE APTS 1438 Queensway Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Balcony, Elevator, Underground parking. Heat included Call (250)561-1446

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Briarwood Apts. 1330/80 Foothills Blvd. 1 & 2 Bdrm suites 250-561-1571

Hartway RV Bed n’ Breakfast *Clean & Quiet *Kitchenette *Nightly & Weekly Rates 250-962-8848

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Cars - Domestic

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STK# 18222

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Box Size Classiﬁcation: 12ft, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 4,400 lbs, Maximum Carrying Capacity: 1,370 lbs, Gear Deck Carrying Capacity: 800 lbs, Front Bed Size: 6’ 5” x 5’ 10”, Convertible Dinette/Bed Size: 43” x 71“, Water Storage Capacity: 35 gal, and many more features.

1/2 Duplex, 3 brm. up, 1 dwn, 2 baths. 2633 Quince St. $750 per month, n/p (250)563-4205

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3 bdrm, 1.5 bath newly renovated, 6th & Edmonton. small pets ok $850/mo plus util. Avail May 1st (250)562-4809

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Up 2 bdrm suites, new ﬂoors & paint, dishwasher, incl W/D, April 1st, 1/2 mo free for senior. Pets friendly(250)596-3838

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5163990 1x2 2006 FORD EXPLORER Hub BAUER City EDDIE

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Homes for Rent Hart Hwy 3 bdrm Avail immed, partially furn,4 appl. N/S small pet ok. $850/mo + Utilities. Phone (250)612-2118

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1 1/2 - 2 bdrm apts. Safe, clean & quiet. Receive your 12th month rent free (conditions apply) 250-613-7483 Darby Apts.

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Shared Accommodation Professional male seeks roommate. Sep. suite,semi furnished, shared kitchen, $385 plus 1/2 utilities 250-564-1550

Suites, Lower 2 bdrm furn/unfurn NS Utilities & laundry incl. References required. Incentive for seniors. Avail immed. 250-562-2444

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Automatic, V-8, ABS, Leather, Keyless Entry, PW, PL, PM, Power seat and sunroof. Financing available on approved credit. Only 95,561kms. Sale $16,500 Hub City Motors 1822 Queensway 250.564.7228

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2010 Honda Civic.21,474kms, 42 mpg hwy, 28 mpg city, 4 spd auto, remote start. Non smoker. Asking $18,000 250-960-1047 or 250-617-1339

Scrap Car Removal Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Bachelor 1,2,3 bdr. Avail Mar. 1st. 1/2 month free for seniors. 250-596-3838

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USED TIRES Cars & Trucks $25 & up

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Friday, April 6, 2012

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